Entrepreneur claims he spent 'sleepless nights' to earn in crores at 23, gets schooled

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

entrepreneur unwittingly became the poster boy for toxic work culture when he openly boasted about how he sacrificed sleep and tranquility to be a top-percentile earner. Taking to X, Kushal Arora, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, claimed that his long work hours, lack of sleep, and missed social gatherings were the sacrifices he made to achieve his goals. According to him, these efforts led to financial success, and he now earns an impressive $500,000 (approximately Rs 4 crore) annually.

However, Arora's post on X (formerly Twitter) was met with backlash, as many users criticized his approach to success. Instead of receiving the admiration he may have anticipated, social media users accused him of putting undue pressure on younger generations. The post also sparked a broader discussion about the importance of sleep, maintaining work-life balance, and the possible negative impacts of prioritizing career achievements over personal well-being.

In his post, shared on October 16, Arora wrote: «I am 23 years old, earning over $500,000 annually. While others my age were partying and relaxing, I was spending sleepless nights working, skipping social events, facing failures and rejection, and sacrificing work-life balance. But that was my choice. Are you building your dream life?»

Netizens React

Although some praised his determination and saw him as an inspiration, others expressed concern that his message could place unnecessary pressure on young people. One user commented, «Many 23-year-olds are still enjoying life, figuring